Motorists in Frome and Maiden Bradley could face five weeks of travel chaos as major roadworks on the B3092 begin later this month.

The work, which is being undertaken by Bristol Water is to lay a new main to a housing development in the area.

The first part of the works will be to carry out ground investigations, if these are favourable we will be able to drill the new main rather than open cut - which involves cutting a large trench along the road. If we are able to drill this should reduce the length of the closure.

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Bristol Water has said that the five week estimate “is a worst case scenario”.

A spokesman for the company said: “We have been working closely with the local authority to reduce the disruption and, where possible, we will look to work extended hours to ensure the work is completed as efficiently as possible.”

The work beings on September 25.

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